Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

4 In section 48 (right to make representations to Council as respects proposal)—

(a) in subsection (1), the words “46(2) or” are repealed,

(b) for subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a decision under section 47 of this Act takes effect at the end of the fourteen day period mentioned in subsection (1).

(3) Where—

(a) the person to whom notice under section 47 was given makes such representations as are mentioned in subsection (1);

(b) the Council, having considered the representations, confirms the decision mentioned in that section; and

(c) no appeal is brought under section 51 of this Act,

the decision takes effect on the expiry of the fourteen day period mentioned in subsection (A4) of that section for bringing such an appeal.

(4) Where an appeal against a decision under section 47 is brought under section 51 (whether or not such representations as are mentioned in subsection (1) are also made), the decision takes effect only when the appeal is finally determined or abandoned.”.